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| | | Waved umber | | The waved umber (Menophra abruptaria) is a moth in the family geometer moths (Geometridae) and the subfamily Ennominae. In Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg), where finds were reported for the period before 1955 and after 1980 only, this species is on the Red List in "rare species and species with a geographic restriction". | | |
| | | | This moth can reach wingspans of about 45 mm. The base colour of the forewings is reddish-brown. The upper surface of the forewings is divided into three sections by two transverse, light, wavy lines with dark edges. There is a row of dark brown spots from the centre to the outer edge of the forewing in the lower third which connects with the second line. The jagged edge of the forewing in the course also follows a wave with a. When the wings are outspread this dark edge continues on the hind wings’ upper surface - as also as the supreme line complained across the sub-wings is extended. | | |
| | | The hind wings are darker than the forewings. The head is bright reddish-brown and bears black compound eyes. The males have heavily feathered antennae. | | |
| | | Waved umber are active from April to May. From May to June, the caterpillars of the first new generation appear. They are active as butterflies in July and August. The caterpillars of the second new generation develop in August or September. | | |
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| | | Description of images / photos | | 1. | Waved Umber - Menophra abruptaria | | 2. | Moth-butterfly - geometer moth - Waved Umber |
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